Sopa de fideo mexicana tradicional

Ingredientes

• 8 ounce package of “fideo” noodles (thin spaghetti, vermicelli, or angel hair pasta work well )
• 2 plum tomatoes (Roma tomatoes)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 medium white onion
• 1/4 ground cumin (optional to add to broth)
• 1/2 tsp. Mexican oregano (optional to add to broth)
• 4 limes
• 1 ripe avocado sliced thin (optional for garnish)
• 8 cups homemade chicken broth
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil (or olive oil)
• Salt to taste (about 1tsp. will be needed depending on the chicken broth you use)

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Puree the tomatoes, onion, and garlic and set aside.

3. 3

   Preheat 3 tbsp. of vegetable oil to medium-hot. Add the noodles and stir to coat with oil. Continue stirring until the noodles have started to brown.

4. 4

   Strain the pureed tomatoes, onion, and garlic into the noodles. Notice the color of the noodles. Some of them should be very brown. The browned noodles add depth of flavor to the soup.

5. 5

   Add the chicken broth and stir.

6. 6

   Bring the soup to a boil. Cover and reduce to low heat. Cook for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Check the salt and adjust to taste before serving.

8. 8

   --- Serving ---

9. 9

   Serve your soup with a couple of lime halves. A squirt of lime brings the flavors together. A little chopped avocado is a nice touch.